Global transmission capacity was estimated to have reached 20,397,232MVA by the end of 2022 and is forecasted to grow to 28,341,693MVA by 2028. Kenya had 7,264MVA of capacity in 2022 and this is expected to rise to 8,818MVA by 2028. Listed below are the five largest transmission projects by capacity in Kenya, according to GlobalData’s power database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global transmission segment. Buy the latest transmission substation project profiles here.

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1. Suswa Substation – New – 500/400 kV

Suswa Substation – New – 500/400 kV is a 500/400kV substation located at Suswa, Great Rift Valley, Kenya. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2024. The Suswa Substation – New – 500/400 kV will be operated by Kenya Electricity Transmission Co Ltd.

The designed voltage level of the substation is 500/400kV and the operating voltage level is 500/400kV. The step in voltage of the project is 500kV and the step out voltage is 400kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 1400MVA.

Suswa Substation – New – 500/400 kV is owned by Kenya Electricity Transmission Co Ltd. Buy the profile here.

2. Kisumu East Substation – New – 400/220 kV

Kisumu East Substation – New – 400/220 kV is a 400/220kV substation located at Kisumu East, Lake Victoria, Kenya. The substation is proposed and is expected to be commissioned in 2030. The Kisumu East Substation – New – 400/220 kV will be operated by Kenya Electricity Transmission Co Ltd.

The designed voltage level of the substation is 400/220kV and the operating voltage level is 400/220kV. The step in voltage of the project is 400kV and the step out voltage is 220kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 350MVA.

Kisumu East Substation – New – 400/220 kV is owned by Kenya Electricity Transmission Co Ltd.

3. Konza Substation

Konza Substation is a 400kV substation located at Konza, Machakos, Kenya. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2026. The Konza Substation will be operated by Kenya Electricity Transmission Co Ltd.

The designed voltage level of the substation is 400kV and the operating voltage level is 400kV. The step in voltage of the project is 400kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 1050MVA.

Konza Substation is owned by Kenya Electricity Transmission Co Ltd. Buy the profile here.

4. Mariakan Substation

Mariakan Substation is a 400/220kV substation located at Mariakani, Kinango, Kenya. The substation is under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2024. The Mariakan Substation will be operated by Kenya Electricity Transmission Co Ltd.

The designed voltage level of the substation is 400/220kV and the operating voltage level is 400/220kV. The step in voltage of the project is 400kV and the step out voltage is 220kV.

Mariakan Substation is owned by Kenya Electricity Transmission Co Ltd. Buy the profile here.

5. Mutonga Substation

Mutonga Substation is a 400/220kV substation located at Mutonga, Nairobi, Kenya. The substation is under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2024. The Mutonga Substation will be operated by Kenya Electricity Transmission Co Ltd.

The designed voltage level of the substation is 400/220kV and the operating voltage level is 400/220kV. The step in voltage of the project is 400kV and the step out voltage is 220kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 350MVA.

Mutonga Substation is owned by Kenya Electricity Transmission Co Ltd.

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